Why this tiny creature is more valuable than gold?

[00:00:00]Why is this dead caterpillar so expensive, even more than gold? The answer might shock you. Every year, [music] thousands of people travel deep into the Himalayas searching for this tiny creature. Some spend weeks looking for it. Some even risk their lives. But why? What could possibly make a dead caterpillar so valuable? The answer is shocking. This wasn't always a dead caterpillar. It started as a normal caterpillar living underground. Then a fungus infected its body. The fungus slowly took over, killed the caterpillar, and grew out of its head like a plant. What you're looking at is a strange combination of fungus [music] and caterpillar called yarsagumba.

[00:00:27]Because it's extremely rare and found only in high mountain regions, it can sell for thousands of dollars per kilogram. In some places, it's even known as Himalayan gold. So, the next time you see this strange little creature, remember it's not just a dead caterpillar. [music] It's one of the most valuable natural treasures on Earth. Subscribe for more so.